Breakfast

A British study found that those who ate breakfast performed better on a memory test.

And, a University of Georgia study found that consuming a breakfast with 200 milligrams of caffeine improves cognitive performance and mood.

A Michigan State University study found that women who ate breakfast regularly were 24 percent less likely to have a BMI over 25 (meaning they weighed less than the non-breakfast eaters).

Need more reasons to eat breakfast, try these tasty ideas…

Cereal

Eating iron-fortified cereal can help enhance your energy, but consuming half cup orange juice along with it increases the amount of iron absorbed by sixfold.

Whole grains are great sources of fiber. They are also packed with antioxidants, which protect cells from free-radical damage, reducing your risk of heart disease, certain cancers, and some other illnesses, says a study from the University of Scranton, Pennsylvania. Make sure to read your cereal’s ingredient label; one of the first ingredients should be “whole grain”, like brown rice, oatmeal, whole oats, or wild rice.

Spinach bruschetta with ricotta and egg: saute chopped spinach with crushed garlic in olive oil; add a little water and cook until tender. Season with salt and pepper. Spread toasted whole wheat bread with ricotta cheese. Top with spinach and a poached egg.

Fruit

According to one study, people who ate 1/2 a grapefruit three times a day lost 3.6 pounds in 12 weeks- 3 pounds more than those who didn’t. The grapefruit eaters had smaller waistlines too.

Honey-broiled grapefruit with walnuts: Preheat broiler. Cut 1 grapefruit in half, and spread 2 teaspoons honey on top. Broil for 7 minutes or until the edges are golden. Top with 1 Tablespoon chopped walnuts.

Quinoa crunch with fruit and yogurt: Mix one cup of quinoa with 1 Tablespoon agave syrup or maple syrup and 1 tablespoon canola oil; spread in a layer on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes. Let cool and serve with yogurt and fruit (this will serve 4).

Muffins

Carbohydrates trigger the release of feel-good chemicals, called serotonin. Pick quality carbs, like whole grains rather than empty carbs like sugar.

Vanilla spice French toast with apple: whisk one egg with 2 egg whites, 1 teaspoon vanilla, dash of cinnamon, and dash of nutmeg together. Dip 2 slices whole grain bread into egg mixture. Spray skillet with cooking spray and sauté on each side until brown. Top with 1/2 apple sliced

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Hello! I'm Debi, the girl behind Life Currents where I write about mainly healthy vegetarian dishes. My husband eats meat, so occasionally I share some of his dishes as well. And, I'll share tasty treats and projects that we do. Read More…